An MH-60S Nighthawk, attached to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, receives ammunition from USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12), during an ammunition on-load, April 9, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and strike group integration as part of the ship’s tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Seaman Apprentice Rajah Lee Thornton)

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